Funnel Cloud in Becker County, Minnesota
Funnel Cloud May 12, 2022 · Becker County, Minnesota
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Funnel cloud viewed from 3 S Park Rapids, and reported as less than 1/4 of the way to the ground.
The wider storm
A strong cold front and upper low traversed the area during the afternoon and evening of May 12th. During the afternoon, a larger scale Derecho moved from northeastern Nebraska, through eastern South Dakota and into portions of far southeastern North Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms were observed, with large hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts all being reported during this time.
Began near Midway (46.8200, -95.2600).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
5 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1032506. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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